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Being Asian in White Spaces

Being Asian in White Spaces

By Kleigh Balugo

“Being Asian in White Spaces” aims to explore the question: What happens when you’re the only Asian person in a room? The Asian American experience is complex and I attempt to better grasp it by speaking to members of my community. The podcast is separated in to two different parts: isolation and fetishization. They’re two sides of the same coin and in constant conversation with each other.
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Isolation

Being Asian in White SpacesMay 01, 2022

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Fetishization

Fetishization

Part 2: Fetishization

I learn about the "my wife is Filipina" phenomenon from UNLV professor Tessa Winklemann, and talk to people about their experiences being fetishized.

May 01, 202214:03
Isolation

Isolation

Part 1: Isolation

I ask Asian Americans about their experiences growing up in white spaces and get advice from Hillary Chang about dealing with microaggressions at work. 

May 01, 202211:27